Irene Eyaru

Irene Eyaru (born 23 October 1996) is an Ugandan netball player who represents Uganda internationally and plays in the position of goal attack.

She was a key player in Uganda's historic gold medal-winning performance against South Africa at the 2018 World Netball University Games where hosts Uganda prevailed against South Africa under her leadership in a thrilling nail-biting entertainer winning it 44–43 in the end by the barest of all margins.

[2][3][4] She was named in the Ugandan squad for the 2021 SPAR Challenge Series which was held in South Africa and she eventually won the Best Shooter's plaque during the competition.

[8] She replaced Peace Proscovia as the captain of Uganda just ahead of the 2023 Netball World Cup.

She eventually captained the Ugandan national team during the 2023 Netball World Cup.